HTC Pure retail AT&T box

The HTC Pure from AT&T is the first Windows Mobile 6.5 device launched on a US wireless carrier. This is an AT&T branded HTC Touch Diamond2 loaded up with plenty of AT&T bloatware in a sleek form factor at a nice price of $150 after rebate and contract. The device performed quite well with lots of apps running and may be what some people are looking for in a touch screen device.

Back of the retail packaging

Back of the retail HTC Pure box

Basic user instructions

A small pamphlet is provided so people can easily understand how the touchscreen works.

HTC Pure User Guide

There is not a lack of information for the new buyer to understand their device.

HTC Pure in box

There is a plastic protector over the HTC Pure as you unwrap the box.

Box contents

You will find some guides, AC charger, USB cable, spare stylus, and 3.5mm headset adapter in the box. No headset is provided in the box.

Back with battery out

The 1100 mAh battery is removable under the back cover, along with the microSD card and SIM card.

1100 mAh battery

The battery actually has performed quite well over the last few days.

microSD card slot and stylus

The battery can remain in place as you take out the microSD card.

Stylus silo

It is unfortunate that a stylus is still needed on the HTC Pure, but the WM 6.5 update doesn't improve the touch UI very much.

Glossy black back

The back is glossy black, like a PSP, and quite a fingerprint magnet.

5 megapixel camera

A decent digital camera is included on the HTC Pure.

Left side volume button

The volume controls are found on the upper left.

Right side speaker grill

There is a mono speaker on the upper right side.

Top power button

A power button is placed along the top of the device.

miniUSB port

The miniUSB (aka HTC extUSB) port is used for syncing, charging, and headset functions.

HTC Pure and Touch Diamond2

There are some minor differences between these two HTC devices.

Bottom hardware buttons

Four hardware buttons are found along the bottom below the display on the front.

HTC Pure, Touch Diamond, and Diamond2

Another comparison shot of three sleek devices.

HTC Pure in hand

The Pure is narrow and feels quite good in your hand.

Start menu

The HTC Pure has 4 columns of apps in the Start menu.

HTC TouchFLO 3D

TouchFLO 3D is loaded by default on the HTC Pure.

You can manage tabs

Thankfully, you can hide the AT&T tab in TouchFLO 3D.

AT&T tab

Here is the AT&T tab showing most of the included AT&T service links to get you to spend even more money with your carrier.

Games loaded on the HTC Pure

Many of these require payment to actually keep on the device.

Hardware specs of HTC Pure

The hardware is decent, especially considering the price.

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HTC Pure retail AT&T box

The HTC Pure from AT&T is the first Windows Mobile 6.5 device launched on a US wireless carrier. This is an AT&T branded HTC Touch Diamond2 loaded up with plenty of AT&T bloatware in a sleek form factor at a nice price of $150 after rebate and contract. The device performed quite well with lots of apps running and may be what some people are looking for in a touch screen device.